KOKOMO, Ind. — The director of Indiana’s Department of Homeland Security, Bryan Langley, knows the importance of recognizing the extensive service volunteers provide in responding to public emergencies – natural and manmade.

The Howard County Master Gardeners will present an eight week course for children ages seven to nine who are interested in learning more about gardening or the environment beginning April 17 at 5:30 p.m. at the Kokomo Howard County Public Library South Branch.

Except for his toe, Brian Cherry felt fine. But that troublesome toe was worth a trip to the doctor. It was infected, that much was clear. But after the doctor visit, the problem only got worse and Cherry found himself on the way to the hospital.